Stick Lounge Podcast

Joe and Hampton

Joe and Hampton dive deep into local business owners, groups, events, and whatever else we decide too!

  1. Nov 1

    Shield AI Is Coming to Des Moines, City Money & a Flying Tesla!! | Pierre Blosse

    Send us Fan Mail  Des Moines City Council Member Pierre Blosse joins Joe and Hamp in the lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about the city they call home. Where's the money going, what's on the horizon for upcoming projects, and the big one: Shield AI coming to Des Moines. They dig into what a major aerospace arrival could mean for local jobs and the overall economy, and zoom out to the bigger question of what AI is doing to everything. Plus a fun detour into a Tesla demo that sends a car flying — and flipping — through the air.  #StickLoungePodcast #DesMoinesWA #ShieldAI #DesMoines

    Shield AI Is Coming to Des Moines, City Money & a Flying Tesla!! | Pierre Blosse

  2. Oct 26

    Back to the Future Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & 6,800 Dancers!! | Patrice Thorell & Melanie Sartin

    Send us Fan Mail   🎙️ We sat down with Patrice Thorell, president of the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, to talk all things Bayside Brunch!   Join us for a full-spread, self-serve brunch at Anthony's HomePort in Des Moines on Sunday, November 1st at 9:30 AM — and this year it's Back to the Future themed! Expect a DJ spinning 80s music, live music, a costume contest, bottomless mimosas, a paddle raise, and a silent auction packed with donated items to bid on — from cruises to local restaurant gift cards to a cabin getaway on Heron Island.   We also get into where the money goes: the Legacy Foundation's programs supporting underprivileged children, seniors, parks and recreation, and many other programs in partnership with the city.   We're also joined by special guest Melanie Sartin, owner and founder of Melanie's Dance Unlimited in Normandy Park. Melanie has been teaching dance since 1980 — over 6,800 students and counting — and she's built her studio around one idea: the "have-nots" should have the same opportunities as the "haves." Many of her students, including members of her award-winning competitive teams, attend on scholarships, and she deliberately kept the studio in the Normandy Park Community Center rather than buying her own building so she wouldn't have to raise prices. She's also a volunteer with the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, so she knows firsthand what the brunch supports.   🎟️ Tickets are $75 — get yours at DMLegacy.org.   Don't miss it — and we'll see you at the brunch!   #StickLoungePodcast #DesMoinesWA #BaysideBrunch #DesMoinesLegacyFoundation   Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms!  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907  https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/  https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en  https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast

    Back to the Future Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas & 6,800 Dancers!! | Patrice Thorell & Melanie Sartin

  3. Oct 25

    Cassie Almost Died, Hamp Pretended to Be White & We Shot the Reptilians!

    Send us Fan Mail   Cassie's back! Joe, Hamp, and Cassie reunite for a full-trio Stick Lounge banter episode — and it goes off the rails fast.    Hamp comes in hot with stories: the phone call where he had to "be the white guy," the great monkey-statue debate, and somebody actually calling the cops on his truck (this week's Hot as Fish Grease). Then it's Paranormal Corner: a glowing orb spotted over Snohomish, WA, a bold prediction that alien life will be confirmed by 2030, the general who vanished right after UAP declassification, rival alien factions battling in our skies, a city-block-sized base on the ocean floor, and the Baltic Sea anomaly. Plus Cassie's shocking health scare and Hamp's defiant message to the city of Des Moines.    If you love paranormal podcasts, UFO and UAP news, alien disclosure talk, and unfiltered comedy banter, this one's for you. New episodes every Sunday — like, subscribe, and catch the shorts all week.    #StickLoungePodcast #ParanormalPodcast #UFOPodcast #UAP #AlienDisclosure #ParanormalCorner #ComedyPodcast #WashingtonPodcast    Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms!  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907  https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/  https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en  https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast

    Cassie Almost Died, Hamp Pretended to Be White & We Shot the Reptilians!

  4. Oct 18

    The Race on Your Ballot Nobody Talks About | Harry Steinmetz Interview

    Send us Fan Mail Ballots are out — and there's a judge race on yours that almost nobody talks about. This week I sat down with Harry Steinmetz, candidate for King County District Court Judge (Southwest District, Position 4), to talk about what the job actually is, what voters get wrong about judges, and why he's running.   Harry is an Administrative Law Judge with the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, a former private attorney and health care advocate, an 18-year small business owner, and Des Moines' Deputy Mayor — where he's worked on downtown and marina revitalization, permitting reform, public safety, and behavioral health response programs. He lives in Des Moines with his wife Kristin, where they raised their two sons.   We get into his path from the council chambers to the courtroom, what a district court judge actually does day to day, and the questions voters should be asking before they fill in that bubble.   Your vote, your courtroom. Watch before you vote.   Learn more: steinmetzforjudge.com   #StickLoungePodcast #KingCounty #Vote2026 #Washington #YourVoteYourCourtroom   Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms!  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907  https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/  https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en  https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast

    The Race on Your Ballot Nobody Talks About | Harry Steinmetz Interview

  5. Sep 27

    The Battle You Don’t See: Sage’s War With Her Mind

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Stick Lounge Podcast, we sit down with Sage and her mother, Meegan, for a raw, honest conversation about navigating severe mental health challenges as a family. Sage has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and together they walk us through the long, difficult road toward getting her the proper care, medication, and support she needed.   Sage opens up about the hallucinations that once dominated her daily life — from the unsettling presence of an old woman who appeared and “glitched” in and out of the hallway, to the dark figure she refers to as her “demon,” a constant companion during her most difficult moments. Meegan shares the emotional toll of fighting for answers, advocating through a maze of providers, and refusing to give up on her daughter.   Their story spans early struggles with drugs and alcohol, a brief period of experimenting with “magic,” and the turning point where Sage finally received the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and discovered her true higher power. What begins as a story of crisis becomes one of resilience and transformation.   Today, Sage is not only stable and supported — she works as a peer‑to‑peer mentor, helping others facing the same challenges she once battled alone. Her journey has come full circle, and her voice now guides people toward hope, resources, and recovery.   This episode is heartfelt, intense, and ultimately uplifting. It’s a testament to perseverance, family, and the life‑changing impact of proper mental health care. A conversation you won’t want to miss. Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907 https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast #SmallBusiness #Local #DesMoinesWA #Podcast #StickLounge #Restaruant #Bar #EventSpace #Interview #Comedy #NonProfit #CreoleSoul #DatSoulTruck #videogames #waterlandarcade #arcade #waterlandcity #localpolitics #ufo #uap #mauryisland #sneakerball #crooner #franksinatra #barista #coffee #coffeeroaster #pride #waterlandpride #desmoinespride #therapy #mental health #beutypageant #dance #endometriosis #localmusic #realestate #winetasting #destinationdesmoines #johnlscott #jimmyhendrix #rockandroll #randyhansen #ghost #alien #gray #stonehousewednesday #eternalmotionpictures #indifilm #shortfilms #scifi #parasense #ghosts #haunted #knifesharpening #AFHSalon #AnnieFisher #Beauty #CityManager #bigfoot #sasquatch #sierrasounds #Nazcalines #Tridactylmummies #CERN #MandelaEfeect #ProjectAnchor #StringTheory

    The Battle You Don’t See: Sage’s War With Her Mind

  6. Sep 13

    Escaping Abuse, Finding Freedom — The Light House Story

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Stick Lounge Podcast, Joe and Hamp sit down with the incredible team from Light House North West, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of abuse rebuild their lives from the ground up. For 13 years, Light House North West has provided a safe haven for women, men, and children escaping dangerous situations — offering housing, schooling, job placement, and permanent residency tailored to each individual’s needs. Their approach is deeply personal, meeting people exactly where they are and guiding them toward independence and healing. With a 100% success rate, this organization’s impact speaks for itself. Even the location of their safe home remains undisclosed to protect those they serve. This episode dives into the heart of their mission, the stories of transformation, and their upcoming fundraising event “Celebrate” on October 17th, where Joe from The Stick Lounge Podcast will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about hope, resilience, and the power of community — all wrapped in that signature Stick Lounge energy. Check Light House North West’s Links! https://lighthousenw.org/ https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseFamilyMinistries https://www.instagram.com/lighthousefamnw/?hl=en Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907 https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast #SmallBusiness #Local #DesMoinesWA #Podcast #StickLounge #Restaruant #Bar #EventSpace #Interview #Comedy #NonProfit #CreoleSoul #DatSoulTruck #videogames #waterlandarcade #arcade #waterlandcity #localpolitics #ufo #uap #mauryisland #sneakerball #crooner #franksinatra #barista #coffee #coffeeroaster #pride #waterlandpride #desmoinespride #therapy #mental health #beutypageant #dance #endometriosis #localmusic #realestate #winetasting #destinationdesmoines #johnlscott #jimmyhendrix #rockandroll #randyhansen #ghost #alien #gray #stonehousewednesday #eternalmotionpictures #indifilm #shortfilms #scifi #parasense #ghosts #haunted #knifesharpening #AFHSalon #AnnieFisher #Beauty #CityManager #bigfoot #sasquatch #sierrasounds #Nazcalines #Tridactylmummies #CERN #MandelaEfeect #ProjectAnchor #StringTheory

    Escaping Abuse, Finding Freedom — The Light House Story

  7. Sep 6

    Inside the Chamber of Commerce: What They Do, Who Runs It, and Why It Matters

    Send us Fan Mail  The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.  The Stick Lounge welcomes the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce!   Joe and Hamp sit down with Chamber President Tracy Buxton and Board Member Michelle Faucette‑Ray to dig into how the newly formed Chamber is shaking up local business life in Des Moines, WA.   From the hurdles of starting a small business and navigating city red tape to the perks of Chamber membership — like ribbon‑cutting ceremonies, grand‑opening spotlights, and community events — this episode dives deep into what it takes to thrive as a local entrepreneur.   Along the way, Hamp and Michelle share their own experiences as small business owners, revealing the highs, lows, and lessons learned from building something in their hometown.   It’s civic pride, chaos, and community — Stick Lounge style.  Check Out the Chamber of Commerce’s Links!  https://www.desmoineswachamber.org/  https://www.facebook.com/desmoineschamberofcommerce  https://www.instagram.com/desmoineswachamber/    Also make sure to check out Stick Lounge on all our platforms!  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907  https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/  https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en  https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-stick-lounge-podcast-259384024/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stick-lounge-podcast/id1816078073  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/457f627a-c8c8-4f4b-85b0-0b3af62d9c1f/stick-lounge-podcast  #SmallBusiness #Local #DesMoinesWA #Podcast #StickLounge #Restaruant #Bar #EventSpace #Interview #Comedy #NonProfit #CreoleSoul #DatSoulTruck #videogames #waterlandarcade #arcade #waterlandcity #localpolitics #ufo #uap #mauryisland #sneakerball #crooner #franksinatra #barista #coffee #coffeeroaster #pride #waterlandpride #desmoinespride #therapy #mental health #beutypageant #dance #endometriosis #localmusic #realestate #winetasting #destinationdesmoines #johnlscott #jimmyhendrix #rockandroll #randyhansen #ghost #alien #gray #stonehousewednesday #eternalmotionpictures #indifilm #shortfilms #scifi #parasense #ghosts #haunted #knifesharpening #AFHSalon #AnnieFisher #Beauty #CityManager #bigfoot #sasquatch #sierrasounds #Nazcalines #Tridactylmummies #CERN #MandelaEfeect #ProjectAnchor #StringTheory

    Inside the Chamber of Commerce: What They Do, Who Runs It, and Why It Matters

  8. Aug 16

    Catfish, Coast to Coast, & Chaos!!

    Send us Fan Mail Joe and Hamp are back in the studio after weeks of remote chaos — and they’ve got stories that’ll fry your brain and your catfish! Hamp is now the official 2026 Catfish Fry Cook‑Off Champion, proudly showing off a massive trophy at his Creole Soul restaurant. The guys break down every sizzling moment of the competition, shouting out Seattle Music Is Real and all the restaurants brave enough to face Hamp’s legendary batter.    Then Joe flips the switch to Paranormal Corner, where things get heavy — literally. He dives into Project Anchor, a bizarre theory claiming Earth’s gravity will shut off for seven seconds on the 12th. What happens if it’s true? Hamp’s not buying it… until Joe plays a vintage Art Bell Coast to Coast AM clip featuring a frantic “former Area 51 employee” spilling secrets about what’s really happening behind those fences.    Aliens, abductions, and a cook‑off crown — it’s all here. The Stick Lounge is back, louder, weirder, and funnier than ever.

    Catfish, Coast to Coast, & Chaos!!
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Joe and Hampton dive deep into local business owners, groups, events, and whatever else we decide too!

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  • Creator
    Joe and Hampton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Stick Lounge Podcast
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